Samuel S and Dorothy R Haber Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Samuel S and Dorothy R Haber Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $98,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$98,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was down from $104,000 the year before.
24% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $109,000 | 13 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $104,000 | 19 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $98,000 | 17 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Samuel S and Dorothy R Haber Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Samuel S and Dorothy R Haber Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $73,000 |
| New York | 3 | $14,500 |
| California | 5 | $6,125 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,375 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ravinia Festival | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Charitable | $11,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Francis W Parker School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sierra Club | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Congregation Mishne Ugmoro | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Brawerman West School | Charitable | $4,200 |
| Global Giving | Charitable | $2,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charitable | $1,375 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Baby Quest Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Charitable | $500 |
| Kusc | Charitable | $250 |
| The Huntington | Charitable | $175 |
Officers and trustees
- William J Haber
- Katherine Kaplan
- Emily Sands
- Laura Haber
- David Kaplan
- Elizabeth Kaplan Ginsberg
Questions people ask
Does Samuel S and Dorothy R Haber Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Samuel S and Dorothy R Haber Family Foundation give?
$98,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Samuel S and Dorothy R Haber Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William J Haber (Pres., Treas., Dir.), Katherine Kaplan (V.P., Sec., Dir.), Emily Sands (Dir.) and Laura Haber (Dir.) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Samuel S and Dorothy R Haber Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.